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Free Concert...Sunday July 25th!

Wallace-Rose Hill Friends of the Arts proudly presents "Mid Summer Night's Concert"

DON'T MISS THIS FREE CONCERT at 7 pm on Sunday, July 25th at the WANOCA Outdoor Theatre at the Wallace Women's Club.

A Free Mid Summer Night’s Concert Treat

Step aside “America’s Got Talent,” you’ve got nothing on our top-notch local talent, and Wallace has the show to prove it. Come enjoy a happy – and free – evening in the park, complete with fantastic fiddlin’, captivating cloggin’, and great guitar playin’—7PM Sunday, July 25^th at the WANOCA Outdoor Theatre of the Wallace Woman’s Club.

This Wallace-Rose Hill Friends of the Arts “Mid Summer Night’s Concert” highlights 5-time National Champion Fiddler, Curtis Lee, accompanied by his wife, Ruth, on the keyboard and vocals…recent Wallace-Rose Hill graduate and consummate clogger, Jordan Patram, dancing with her family…and Ronnie Castellano, contemporary guitarist and teacher at the Duplin Music Academy. It’s a smorgasbord of songs and sounds you won’t want to miss.

Jordan Patram is a member of the Cripple Creek Cloggers, and her parents learned to clog when she did…so this is truly a family performance. Ronnie Castellano plays all kinds of guitar music and has been teaching guitar for about 30 years. Curtis and Ruth Lee formerly lived in Burgaw, and they often play in shows at the Duplin Winery.

This is the first big musical event at the Woman’s Club’s outdoor park since the building’s near-total destruction by fire last year. Restoration of the building is a tribute to its historic significance, to the town’s commitment to preservation, and to the skill of the local artisans and craftsmen who completed the work. The building will be open the evening of the concert to show off its new “look.”

Come on down. Bring your lawn chairs and refreshments…have a picnic! Join your friends for the concert event of the summer and see for yourself the marvelous renovation of our Woman’s Club building.

For more information about the Friends of the Arts, visit www.wrhfoa.com or contact info@wrhfoa.com.

Upcoming Events

There's lots going on in the next couple of weeks..... April 20 5-7 p.m.- The Friends of the Library hold their annual meeting at the Thelma Dingus Bryant Library. The evening includes several local authors who will be on hand to discuss their work and for book signing. The authors include Samuel J.Martin, Marilyn Denny Thomas, and Daniel Norris. Membership information will be available, and homemade cakes will be be served. April 22 6-8 p.m.- The Wallace Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a political Candidates Forum at the American Legion. Candidates will be available for voter questions. April 24 10 a.m-1 p.m.- A car seat check will be held at the CVS parking lot on N. Norwood St. There is no charge to check your seat, if you need a car seat, they will be available for $25. The event is sponsored by the Duplin County Partnership for Children. Call 910-296-2000 for more information. May 1 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The Friends of the Depot are holding their annual plant sale at the Wallace Depot. The proceeds from the event will go towards the shed restoration project. There will be an assortment of annuals, perennials and herbs available, as well as folks who can answer your planting and growing questions. May 7 Start time 8:30 a.m.- 7th Annual Wallace Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic at River Landing. For information on entering a team or about sponsorship, contact Lou Powell at 910-285-4044 May 8 12-2 p.m.- National Train Day is being celebrated by the Friends of the Depot when they host the third 'Hot Dog & Ice Cream Social' at the Wallace Depot. This event serves as the membership drive for the organization. The train room will be open and the speeder will be running, and plans are to have a second train display at the event also. The drawing for the handmade quilt commemorating the depot restoration will be held during the event. Tickets are available at the Wallace Chamber of Commerce office.

Downtown is ready for Spring!

It may not seem like spring is ready to break out...but the downtown stores are ready. Peek-a-BooTique has received a lot of their spring goods, and The Verandah looks like a bloomed garden. The spring Vera Bradley is in at the Polka Dot Zebra, and if it's time to do some flooring- Farrior's is the place to go! Add custom window treatments from Divine Fashions and a piece from Johnson's Furniture, art work from the Art of Hope, and make your room beautiful.
Pamper yourself with a new reverse-a-bag from The Fancy Farmer, rejuvenate your soul with a book from the Mustard Seed.
Add some sparkle to your life with Brighton jewelry from Cavenaughs, Chamilia from the Polka Dot Zebra, gold from Honeycutt or the Treasure House and pearls from Evan's Jewelers. Lillies has some AMAZING new necklaces sets in- they are perfect for prom time or evening wear!
Delight your senses with Bridgewater candles- just in at Willa's.
One bittersweet note- Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be the last 3 days of the going out of business sale at One Peacock Place. Be sure to stop by to see Linda and wish her well....and take advantage of the savings on anything you've hesitated about.

Spaghetti Supper this Friday to benefit Womans CLub

The Spaghetti Supper to raise funds for the interior renovation of the Wallace Womens Club building is this Friday at the First Baptist Church. Tickets are $7- and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at the Chamber office in the depot from 1-5 p.m.

Southland Dental Care

Southland Dental Care has a new website- It's full of information about the Dentists, and has forms you can download- you can even request an appointment online- so check it out! Click on the title link or the link on the right to visit theri site.

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Hot summer days....

Hot summer days are a great time for a downtown stroll....and you'll find some specials along the way.
The Polka Dot Zebra now carries OPI nail color- and Lisa has the Downtown Diva's all time fave color in stock....."I'm not really a waitress".....LOVE those OPI names! Also save 40% off retired Vera Bradley- and see the new fall line.
Farriors is having a flooring sale through the end of August- great prices on all types of flooring- and 1/2 off in stock area rugs!
Peek-a-BooTique is running a sale as well.
The Verandah's new website is up... http://www.shoptheverandahnc.embarqspace.com/
they are also on Facebook- see the info at the right...
You'll also find Farriors on Facebook- become a fan of the shops and be notified of upcoming specials!
Honeycutt Pawn & Variety is having a gold pull in August.
The Farmer's Market has closed for the season...no word yet on a fall event- but will let you know when I find out....

Don't miss this sale!

If you haven't checked out the new BrandSource store on East Southerland St- you really need to go! And if you are inthe market for a new mattress- you need to go Friday, Monday or Tuesday! They are having a Queen mattress sale that is phenomenal. These are mattresses by Serta- the Majestic line- and as an example.... The Queen pillowtop- retails for over $900....there is an ad for a store in Clinton selling it at $699...the price at BrandSource is $499 .....

There are prices from $299-$599...and a twin set at $199. Theprices are so good because they are grand opening prices- so this deal won't come around again any time soon! They will be closed for the holiday Saturday- and their hours Fri-Mon-Tues are 9-5.

They also have a great selection of appliances and electronics- lots of wires and connectors too- Stop in and see them- they are in the former Pages building. I know they aren't in the historic district- but this is too good a deal to not let y'all know about!

Send "Greetings from Wallace, NC"

We have 2 beautiful new postcards available! The cards are photos of the depot and the caboose with the message “Greeting from Wallace”. Both pictures were taken by Chamber President Sheila Young. The postcards are available for purchase at the Wallace Chamber of Commerce office in the depot. The price for the large postcard is $1 and the small postcard sells for 75 cents.

Fourth of July events in Wallace!

Mayor Charley Farrior was pleased to announce that for the first time in many years, there would be an Independence Day celebration in Wallace. The Second Marine Division Band and combined choirs will be performing on July 5th at 6:00 p.m. The combined choirs will feature local Wallace singers. The event is being co-sponsored by the Wallace Revitalization Association, the Wallace Fire Department, and the Town of Wallace. The event will be held at the WANOCA Women’s Club Amphitheater, 216 N.E. Railroad St. In the event of rain, it will move to the First Baptist Church, 408 W. Main St.
On July 4th, there are also events planned at the Wallace Farmer’s Market. In addition to the regular market vendors, there will be additional food and craft vendors for this special event. You’ll find locally grown herbs, produce, USDA meats and poultry, eggs, baked goods, jams and jellies, crocheted items, hand made jewelry, painted mailboxes, handmade soaps and much more at the farmer’s market that Saturday. The Southern Gospel Quartet, “Blessed” will be performing at 11:00 a.m., and Smiley the clown will be in attendance. There will be vendors selling homemade lemonade, cold soda and water will be for sale, and Smitty’s Hot Dogs will set up on the depot grounds that day for hot dog sales. The Farmer’s Market will be open from 8:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. on July 4th for this special family event.

Fran Jackson, the manager of the Farmer’s Market, said “We wanted to make this day at the market special, with events for young and old alike. There are vendors that will only be here for this special day, so be sure and bring the family and enjoy the day’s activities! There is something for everyone at the Wallace Depot!”

Please mark your calendar, put on your red, white and blue, pack up the lawn chairs and plan on attending both these special events!

Habitat for Humanity Plant Sale Saturday

Habitat for Humanity of Duplin County is teaming up with Johnson Nursery for a spring plant sale to raise money to build Habitat homes in Duplin County.    The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, May 30, at Johnson Nursery in Willard.  Half of the proceeds from Saturday’s sale will go directly to Habitat for Humanity of Duplin County. 

Habitat for Humanity of Duplin County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat works in partnership with people in need to build decent, affordable housing. 

Plants from the Habitat Plant Sale will help you look good on the outside, and feel good on the inside! 

Johnson Nursery is located just off Interstate 40, Exit 390 near Wallace.  From I-40, take Hwy. 117 toward Wallace, travel 200 yards and turn left on Johnson Nursery Road.  The plant sale will be about one mile down on the right.  Call Johnson Nursery at 285-7861 for more information on the plant sale. 

Please feel free to forward this email to others that you think may be interested!

Set your alarm for Saturday morning!

Set your alarm for Saturday morning! The Farmer's Market at the Wallace Depot opens May 16 at 8 a.m.! You know how quickly the asparagus and herbs went last year- so if you snooze- you may lose out! The hours for the market will be from 8-12 this year, and many of the popular vendors from last year are back- along with some new ones. The Long Leaf Arts & Crafts Guild gallery will be open, and the trains will be running in the train room.

Some of the merchants downtown are planning sales- so be sure and check them out while you are downtown- What I know is that The Verandah, Farriors, Fancy Farmer, Peek-a-Bootique, The Polka Dot Zebra have sales going on....Lillies & The Mustard Seed were thinking Sidewalk Sale...as was Evan's Jewelers....

See you at the Depot!

Hot Dog & Ice Cream Social

Join the Friends of the Depot Thursday, May 14th from 5-7 p.m. at the Wallace Depot for the 2nd Hot Dog & Ice Cream Social at the Depot! This free event is sponsored by the Wallace Depot Committee and the Friends of the Depot as part of their Annual Membership Drive. Hot Dogs are made possible by Smitty's Hot Dogs, the ice cream is made on site, the model trains will be running, as will the speeder. Meet old friends and make some new ones!

May Days

There is a full calendar of events scheduled in Downtown Wallace during May!

The Wallace Depot Commission & the Friends of the Depot are sponsoring a Hot Dog Social as part of their annual membership drive. The event will be held May 14th from 5-7 p.m. This is a free event, with hot dogs from Smitty's Hot Dogs. There is entertainment scheduled, the train room and Long Leaf Arts & Crafts Gallery will be open, and the speeder will be running.

The 2009 season of the Farmer's Market opens May 16th. The market hours are from 8 a.m. till 12 noon this year. Many of your favorite vendors from last year will be returning, joined by new ones! There are special events scheduled monthly, including a 4th of July bash. for more information on the Farmer's Market, go to http://wallacefarmersmarket.blogspot.com/

Many of the Downtown merchants are planning special sales that Saturday- so be sure and check them out!

The first in a series of "Third Thursday int he Park" concerts sponsored by the Wallace-Rose Hill Friends of the Arts is scheduled for May 21st. Performing this month are The Country Roads Band. The concert is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Wanoca Park Amphitheater. For more information, visit the Friends of the Arts website at:
http://www.wrhfoa.com/

40th Birthday Celebration at the Library

Tuesday, April 28th from 5-8, the Friends of the Library are hosting a 40th Birthday celebration at the Thelma Dingus Bryant Library. Come out and join us for birthday cake and discover all that the library has to offer!

FRESH NEW LOOKS FOR SPRING

One Peacock Place, Ltd. has just received some wonderfully different lamps from Uttermost, a line featured in Southern Accents and Architectural Digest. You will not find lamps like these just anywhere!

I also have some great gift items for brides and Mother's Day--cake servers made of blown glass for $15. Everyone has a tight budget but these gift items look like you really went all out. As always, I have the Diffusers that come with a free oil and these are a gift item everyone appreciates.

Come by and visit. I enjoy seeing each and everyone of you so plan to stay for a cup of coffee or tea. Linda xo

Save 20% on Easter outfits

Save 20% on outfits with Easter Bunnies and ducks on them at the Peek-a-BooTique! They have a good selection of adorable outfits to choose from! Perfect for pretty Easter pictures!